Oct 20, 2023 | Stories from the Field
Alma Jona is a single mother of two in the Philippines who has taken on numerous jobs over the years to support her family, from working at a tailor shop to serving as a contractor for the local government. When her local health facility, the Social Hygiene Clinic at...
Jun 28, 2023 | Stories from the Field
It all started at a drag brunch. In May of 2021, ICAP’s Harlem Prevention Center (HPC) in New York City launched the I AM study, which aims to test the feasibility and impact of providing oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) alongside gender-affirming hormone therapy...
Jun 23, 2023 | Stories from the Field
“I know I am not alone,” said Leilla Manirakiza. “Hope comes with education and counseling. Not only did I regain hope, but I believed I could help others.” When Leilla tested positive for HIV, she faced a number of challenges. She felt shame from her status and even...
Apr 21, 2020 | Stories from the Field
A young mother in Kisumu, Kenya, Maureen Akoth tried out many paths before pursuing nursing as a career, including working as a data collector and as a peer educator for HIV-positive mothers with ICAP in Kenya. But her true passion is for helping people, and nursing...
